A cartoon depiction of Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has been labelled as sexist. The national women's council say this type of behaviour is exactly why women won’t enter into politics.  For more on this we heard from NWCI Women and Leadership Coordinater, Emma DeSouza.

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